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Old 03-03-2007, 08:49 PM   #521 (permalink)
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Unless powderhound's been yankin' our chain I would be very surprised if they were shipping. Perhaps ATP pulled the trigger a little early on charging your card?
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Unless powderhound's been yankin' our chain I would be very surprised if they were shipping. Perhaps ATP pulled the trigger a little early on charging your card?
Yeah I would assume it was ATP pulling the trigger but didn't know if anyone else heard anything. By what the thread has been saying I don't even think they are done yet, let alone shipping from dealers.
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Old 03-03-2007, 09:11 PM   #523 (permalink)
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They have not yet started shipping as we have not charged his card. Its possible that the credit card company my have put hold on the money.

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Old 03-03-2007, 09:45 PM   #524 (permalink)
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Unless powderhound's been yankin' our chain I would be very surprised if they were shipping. Perhaps ATP pulled the trigger a little early on charging your card?
It'd be nice if the delay had been an early April Fools.
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Originally Posted by Dexter Morgan View Post
I'm assuming that with customs, a better fit equals a better seal equals better sound. But is that the only reason, or are there other differences in terms of construction/drivers/etc. ?
Yes a custom will give you a better seal and it will enhance the sound. The real difference comes in the construction. In the universal series you have a single "sound tube" AKA the nozzle for all 2 or 3 drivers to use. In a custom, each driver has it's own "sound tube" inside the canal portion of the mold. These "sound tubes" are also larger in diameter then the nozzle of a universal fit. The more the sound waves can move (with in reason) inside before they get to your ear, the better the clarity. The better the clarity, the better the listening experience. I could go more into detail, but that is the basic mechanics behind it.
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Well, I don't see any reason why I shouldn't get the universals now and trade them in for the customs later

If the UM2 is any indication, the W3s universals should retain their value through late summer and beyond
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Well, I don't see any reason why I shouldn't get the universals now and trade them in for the customs later

If the UM2 is any indication, the W3s universals should retain their value through late summer and beyond

exactly my plan
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Exclamation i just saw these pics somewhere else!!!

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have you released these pictures to your dealers and allowed them to post it?
I've seen on just now....PM if you've not allowed for its release by dealers.



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Disclaimer: This is a MODEL. This not the final color. We wanted to give you all a sneak peak at where we are going with the design. This image is NOT to be used for promotional use by anyone except Westone.

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Are the dimensions and weight finalized yet? Will the difference in size be more or less than UM1 >> UM2?
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